Category: These Things Are Better Than Your Things

Some products are genuinely life-changing. Most aren’t. This is where we sort through the noise and tell you which ones are actually worth buying — and which ones are TikTok-famous for no reason.
How do you choose what to recommend?
I only write up products I’d buy myself, gift to my mom, or recommend to my daughter. If it’s overhyped junk, I’ll tell you. If it’s quietly amazing, I’ll shout about it.
Do you make money from these recommendations?
Yes — most product links are affiliate links, meaning if you buy through them I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s how I keep this site running. That said, no brand has ever paid me to lie. Recommendations stay honest because that’s the whole point.
What’s the most “life-changing” product you’ve ever covered?
Honestly? The boring ones. The cleaning gadget nobody talks about. The kitchen tool that saved 20 minutes a day. The skincare bottle that didn’t break the bank. The flashy stuff is fun, but the boring stuff is what actually changes your life.

Target Has A Rainbow Blobz Water Slide For The Most Fun In The Sun Ever and I Need It

Y’all. This Rainbow Blobz Water Slide is the COOLEST outdoor, fun in the sun, bouncy water blob, EVER!

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I SO want it, and you will totally need it, too!

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This will make the PERFECT addition to my homemade, at-home splash pad, that already includes an inflatable rainbow tunnel and this inflatable horse carriage!

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The Rainbow Blobz Water Slide is so easy to set up. You just hook up your garden hose, and fill it up with water! It takes about 30 minutes to take it from flat to full.

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It is incredibly durable! The weight limit is a whopping 566 pounds, so it can EASILY handle a bunch of bouncing littles.

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The Sunsquad™ Rainbow Blobz Water-Filled Splash Pad is a unique play area that offers a cool surface for playing or lying on while enjoying a day under the sun. Simply fill the Blobz up with water through the nozzle on the top to create a fun, cool play surface. An internal chamber and beam keeps the Blobz stable. The Rainbow Blobz will keep your child entertained for hours!
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This bouncy, wobbly, water filled water slide is 9 feet long, and 6 feet wide, so there in PLENTY of room for water play!

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It is made of PVC, and even comes with a repair patch, ya know, just in case.

This Rainbow Blobz Water Slide is only $30, and you can get it right from the Target website.

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You Can Get A Giant Inflatable Rainbow Tunnel And My Kids Need It

Target has a Ginormous Rainbow Tunnel Sprinkler, and it helps turn your backyard into a splash pad of fun!

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I’m not going to lie, I’d want one of these even if I didn’t have kids.

Sometimes I think I secretly had them, just so I could justify turning my house into a total kiddie playground! I kid.

This rainbow has a large arch that is big enough for the littles to run through. Or, ya know, for me to duck and run through.

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Set up is so, incredibly easy. It has three separate chambers, with valves for air.

You can either blow it up with your mouth — it kinda takes a while — or you can get an air pump to fill it with ease. Pump is not included.

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It comes with ground spikes, so once you blow it all the way up, you just stick those spikes into the ground. They keep the rainbow from floating away.

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Once you hook up your garden house, water will spray out of one end, like a nice little waterfall that you can run through over and over.

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This Ginormous Rainbow Tunnel Sprinkler is 68 inches tall, and 110 inches wide. It is made of strong vinyl, and weighs 23 pounds when deflated.

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Good things are waiting to be found at the end of the Rainbow Tunnel Sprinkler from Sun Squad™. Send your gloomy lawn sprinkler back to the garage and amp up the fun with this colorful rainbow arch complete with clouds. Easy to inflate and deflate, it connects to a standard garden hose so you can set it up in a flash for hours of amusement — it’s a lot more fun than real rain!
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This Rainbow Tunnel Sprinkler will run you about $100 which isn’t too bad considering all the fun you’ll get out of it this summer, right?

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Want something else that is TOTALLY fun, that can go in your homemade splash pad? You have GOT to check out this Wubble Bubble Ball. It’s bouncy, watery fun!

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You Can Get Citronella Succulent Candles That Help Keep the Mosquitos Away and I Want Them All

Anything that involves succulents or super unique plants, I’m all over it!

If I’m ever upset, a baby succulent that I can grow will brighten any mood I’m in, seriously, I think my boyfriend did that for me once when we were arguing!

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Well this absolutely amazing product, combines two things that are very popular right now, succulents AND candles, creating a relaxing atmosphere and keeping the bugs away!

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They’re called Succulent Citronella Candles and they’re made by DarkSteve.

In case you didn’t know (because I had to look it up myself!) Citronella candles are made with essential oils and of course Citronella, a type of lemongrass!

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These candles specifically act as a bug repellent and that’s why these custom made candles are so unique, they keep the bug bites to a minimal and they look like real succulent plants!

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DarkSteve’s candles, are specifically made up of Paraffin and Citronella Oil, with a cement bottom.

Each candle can last you six hours, that’s plenty of time to whip up some burgers without the annoyance of those pesky mosquitoes!

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Plus, there are 6 that come in a box!

So you can have the liberty of lighting a different candle almost every day of the week!

You can purchase the candles off of ebay, BRB while I go grab my wallet!

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Target Has A Giant Watermelon Sprinkler And It’s Perfect For The Entire Family

Watermelon anyone?

It seems to be the perfect summer time snack and not to mention, it’s good for you! I don’t know many people who don’t like the bright red snack except for ME, UGH!

I know what you’re thinking, how you could you not like a fruit that’s mostly water? It boggles my mind too, but I’ve tried it over, and over again!

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However this Watermelon, you cannot eat! But it is sold at your nearest Target… TGFT! (Thank God For Target)

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It’s called the Wet N’ Wild Mega Melon Ball Jumbo Sprinkler and you can get it for only 20 bucks; sweet, just like an actual Watermelon!

36 inches high, weighing only 3 pounds for easy set-up, this mega sprinkler will have no problem getting the entire family wet.

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Plus it is super cute! Who doesn’t want to run through a Watermelon sprinkler in your bathing suit while holding a super soaker! I call family picture!

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It’s great for the kids and even allows parents to hop in too, there’s plenty of room to get wet!

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You Can Get A Rose Gold Mermaid Tail Pool Float and I’m Swimming With Joy

Mermaid fans, this one is just for you! Especially if you love the color Rose Gold!

Take it to the pool or take it to the beach! Summer is coming!

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This mermaid tail pool float from Sun Squad is a shimmering Rose Gold! It looks like a regular pool float at first, until you see the scaled mermaid tail.

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This one is recommended for ages 8 yrs old and up! That includes ME! YAY! It measures 62in x 43in.

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The vinyl pool float accommodates up to 200 pounds. Hopefully, I am still under that after being locked in eating quarantine snacks all of this time! Oops!

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You can pick up your own from Target! The Rose Gold mermaid tail float sells for only $20!

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Target Has An Inflatable Pink Princess Carriage That Floats In The Pool Or Played With Indoors

I am soooo ready to swim! We don’t have a swimming pool right now, so I’m ready for the lake!

I have been keeping my eyes open for some fun floats and came across the cutest one EVER! Seriously! If you have little girls or boys with fun imaginations, you have to get this for them!

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It’s an inflatable horse-drawn ride-on princess carriage! Also, it pulls double duty as an indoor toy as well because it is crafted from durable vinyl! Bonus!

Why don’t they make adult-sized ones…boo! Although it does say it has a maximum weight limit of 220 pounds! Maybe I can have my own!

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It is recommended for ages 3 and up. Three children can use it at one time as long as you do not exceed the 220-pound weight limit.

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If you have a kid that has a vivid imagination, they will love this!

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It is easy to inflate using a manual pump. It also comes with a patch if needed. I could see kiddos wanting to use this as a bed and I don’t blame them!

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Update: It sold out at Target but we found it on Amazon here.

Update: This has actually sold out for the time being. You can check out the rest of Target’s pool floats here.
You Can Get A Giant Inflatable Water Bubble Ball And I Need It

I have this itch to do some shopping for the kids, then I saw this water bubble toy and it said it was for adults too! So, um…I need this right?

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The Wubble Bubble Ball came about when the creator was blowing giant bubbles outside with his kids. One of the kids said:

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I hate when my bubbles pop! I wish I could play with them!

This simple statement turned in to a quest to create a non-popping bubble ball! It took 3 years of research and development to bring the world the Wubble Bubble Ball!

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It would make a fantastic photo prop too for some of my summer shoots! I know my client’s kids would love it!

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They say that it looks and moves like a bubble, but won’t pop. They say that you can throw it, kick it, bounce it, and even sit on it and that it will not pop! Great for the beach or pool!

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The description says that you use a battery-operated air pump (which is included) to inflate it. It inflates to 3 feet! It also comes with a deflation tool so that you can easily put it away when not in use.

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In the photos, they show some filled with water! That looks like so much fun! Like somewhere I could take a nap.

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You can use them indoors or outdoors. They say they are super soft and strong.

It does say that if you want to lay on them then do not fill them all of the way full!

You can get one on Amazon right now for $13.99! It looks like a wonderful way to spend a day! Check out this bounce!

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Move Over Toilet Paper, You Can Now Get Coin Compressed Towels And I’m Stocking Up

I cannot find paper towels for the life of me these days. Who else is having this problem?

If you answered yes, then you should know that there IS a solution to your paper towel problem and we can thank a young lady on TikTok for bringing this to our attention!

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The product is similar to those toys that grow in water, remember those?! Well, instead of growing toys to play with, we can grow something that’s more in demand.

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They’re called Coin Compressed Towels and my days of endlessly searching for paper towels at grocery store outlets are OVER. I’m just upset I didn’t see this product sooner!

Thank you @Maddie Quinn, for sharing your Amazon find because I can guarantee, that you just lifted a ton of weight off of people’s shoulders!

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you can get a thousand of these on amazon for like 10 bucks 🧻 #reallifeathome #toiletpaper #quarantine #lifehack
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The product is simple, and all you have to do is place it in warm or cold water and in several seconds, you’ve got yourself a paper towel. Each coin tablet equals acts as one paper towel.

You can get 200 pieces for just $18, now that’s the best thing I’ve heard all day!

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Oh! And if you’re a big camper like I am, then these should certainly be included on your next trip!

They save space, cost less for more and work just as well to clean any surface or to even dry your hands with, because the material is also super soft!

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And if you don’t camp very frequently, stocking these in an emergency kit could go a long way!

The matter of the fact, is that this product should be in every household, whether it’s for an emergency, on the go, outdoors or simply just wiping up your kitchen counters with!

You can get the coin compressed towels here.

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Some Beaches Are Reopening And If You Plan To Go, Here’s How You Can Stay Safe

There is a light at the end of this bleak, stay-at-home tunnel! There are certain places that are making an attempt to get back to some kind of normal, and society is about to sing its praises.

Some beaches have reopened to the public — hallelujah fresh air and sunshine!

But, just because the beaches are reopening, that doesn’t mean you should throw all social distancing guidelines out the window.

You still have to be safe about having your moment in the sun drenched white sands — or tan sands, or gray sands, depending on where you are.

Many beaches that have reopened, are operating on reduced hours.

Parking lots are still closed, and sunbathing has been taken off the beach agenda, as some places are fining people that plan to soak up the rays while laying on the sand.

The beaches are reopening for exercise activities. You can walk, jog, or swim, but you can’t sit and enjoy the sounds and bask in the sun.

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They still want you to maintain a six-foot perimeter around your person, not letting others invade your personal bubble.

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Parking may be the BIG issue, as we all know that parking spaces can be small and cramped. Use caution. Don’t be crazy.

My experience of beaches is that unless the beaches are remote, you will find real difficulty in keeping to the six-foot rule — You arrive, you put on your mask as you get out of the car to make sure you won’t encounter anybody and then you go down to the beach. If there’s nobody there, you can take your mask off — Do your exercising, and as you walk back to the parking lot, put it back on until you can get into your car safely again.
Dr. William Schaffner, infectious diseases specialist at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

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If you MUST go to the beach, go during an “off” hour, when the threat of crowds are small.

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The bottom line is, we still want you to be able to live and have fun, but we also want you to stay as safe as possible.

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You Can Get A Corner Basket That Will Help Keep Your Kitchen Sink Clean and I Need It

I will ALWAYS share with you the super cool finds that I come across, and y’all, this one is on my FAVORITES list!

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I do not have a garbage disposal in my sink, so this is GENIUS!!

Do you know how disgusted I get when I have to dig goop and muck out of the drain in the kitchen sink? UGH!! It’s the bane of my existence!

This is a “Sink Basket” that attaches right to the corner of your sink, and is there to catch all the gross odds and ends that usually end up stopping up the sink.

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You can pour cans of food directly through this “strainer.” It will catch the food, and drain the fluid.

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You can peel your veggies, or crack your hard boiled eggs right over this basket, and drop the mess into the basket instead of the sink.

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You can even use it to hold and drain kitchen sponges and scrubbers. Help to eliminate that soggy mildew smell.

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We even put one in our shower, and hold mesh sponges and razors.

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It is so stinkin’ easy to put together. It just uses a suction cup to secure to the sink.

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Seriously, this little $13 gadget has changed our lives! You think I’m being dramatic. I don’t have to dig out food gunk from the sink anymore. THAT is life changing my friends!

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You can get your own sink basket right on the Amazon website! You’re welcome.

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Here is another inexpensive, AWESOME find that I use on the daily! It is a milk frother, and I LOVE it!!

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